30908 - Neurology

Learning outcomes

The student will learn the pathogenesis of the main neurological diseases, elements of the neurological examination, of diagnostic tools and therapeutic options and the correct approach to different neurological syndromes on the part of the nurse

Course contents

Essential clinical manifestations of neurological diseases: the role of neurological examination.
Dysfunctions of motor system, of sensory system and of coordination system.
The cranial nerves.
The principal diagnostic exams in neurology.
Motor neuron diseases. Diseases of the extrapyramidal system
The lesions of spinal cord.
Cerebellar syndromes.
Demyelinating diseases.
Epilepsy. Dementia

Teaching methods

frontal lessons

Assessment methods

Written test 

Office hours

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